83.4 Post WW1 Germany, President Hindenburg

A History of Europe, Key Battles by Carl Rylett

Jun 5, 202627:50Society & Culture

President Ebert dies of illness, prompting a presidential election, which is won by the former WW1 military commander Paul von Hindenburg. International negotiations continue, culminating in the Treaty of Locarno, in whi...

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